FILTER FOR SEPARATION OF SUSPENSIONS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: filters for separation of suspensions. SUBSTANCE: filter includes cylindrical housing, filter cartridge mounted coaxially in housing, agitator whose blades rotate in clearance between filter cartridge and housing and flushing fluid supply manifold mounted on housing. Filter cartridge is equipped with ring and pipe which separates it into two cavities; upper portions of these cavities form pulsating chambers. Shaft of drive runs to point of connection with agitator through pulsating chamber formed by upper portion of pipe fitted in filter cartridge and cavity of filter cartridge connected with it; seals are provided in cover of pulsating chamber and lower cover of filter cartridge. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency. 2 dwg